A Thermometer is a device that is used in the measurement of temperature. A resistance thermometer is a type of thermometer which can be used to give extremely accurate results. The temperature is measured by measuring the change in resistance. The thermometer consists of a platinum wire placed inside glass probes. The device is evacuated to prevent an unnecessary rise in temperature. The device is extremely fragile and hence kept within protective probes. They have extremely high accuracy and … [Read more...]